Imminent Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Imminent

Approaching; drawing near; about to happen

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Approaching; of the future, especially the near future; the next.

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Approximate, almost.

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Of or near the present time:

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That approaches or approach.

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Direct or immediate:

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In waiting; in readiness.

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about to happen

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to-come

Imminent, coming, future.

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Having little or no space between elements or parts; tight and compact:

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Of a woman or female animal, in expectation of giving birth; pregnant.

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Impending; about to happen

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In accord with right, convention, or courtesy; appropriate:

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Impossible to avoid or prevent.

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The definition of next is just before or after.

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Coming next, either in sequence or in time.

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on its way

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around-the-corner

(Idiomatic) imminent; very soon

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Making or implying threats:

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staring one in the face

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That cannot be escaped or avoided; inevitable

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Impossible to avoid; bound to happen.

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in view

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(Not comparable) Approaching or about to take place.

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on the horizon

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Lasting for only a moment.

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Of or being an omen, especially an evil one.

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in-the-wind

(Idiomatic) Impending or in the offing; imminent.

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in-the-cards

(Idiomatic) Destined or fated to happen; predicted or foreseen.

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close in time; about to occur

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on-the-verge

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Anticipated; thought to be about to arrive or occur

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Antonyms for Imminent

Far apart in relationship; remote

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At some time in the future.

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Going back a considerable extent in time:

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Emotionally detached.

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The definition of future is something that is going to happen.

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Capable of happening, existing, or being true without contradicting proven facts, laws, or circumstances:

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In doubt; not clear or definite; ambiguous

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Words Related to Imminent

iminent

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Confined to a predetermined fate or destiny; certain.

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